Detroit police seek missing 80-year-old man with dementia

Lonnie Jones (WDIV)

DETROIT – Police want help finding a missing 80-year-old man with dementia.

According to authorities, Lonnie Jones was last seen Saturday at about 2 p.m. His family said he left his residence -- located near the intersection of Newport and Avondale streets -- and failed to return.

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His family said Jones suffers from dementia.

Lonnie JonesDetails
Age80
Height5′5″
Weight160 pounds
ClothingLast seen wearing dark glasses, a hat, gray and blue shirt, blue jeans and using a burgundy walker

Anyone who has seen Lonnie Jones or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5501 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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